10-30 New York The Art Directors Club presents an exhibition of Duffy Design, "Off the Shelf and onto the Gallery Wall." The design arm of Fallon McElligott showcases multimedia work for companies including Coca-Cola, Nikon, Armani, BMW and McDonald's. At the Art Directors Club, 250 Park Avenue South at 20th Street (212) 674-0500; adcny@interport.net; www.adcny.org

23 New York The Art Directors Club Speaker Series presents "An Evening with Joe Duffy." The president of Duffy Design and Revolv will speak about how design affects consumer attitudes. At the Art Directors Club, 250 Park Avenue South at 20th Street RSVP (212) 674-0500 or adcny@interport.net; www.adcny.org

24 New York Athena Awards for the best newspaper advertising. Winner receives $100,000. At the Supper Club, 240 West 47th Street (212) 856-6315

October

5 New York The School of Visual Arts presents graphic artist Paul Davis with its Masters Series Award. A retrospective of Davis' work continues through November 11. At the Visual Arts Museum, 209 East 23rd Street.

(212) 592-2010; www.schoolofvisualarts.edu

8 New York The Second Annual Madison Avenue Sellout. Advertising's biggest garage sale to benefit AIDS charities. At The Puck Building. 212-836-1281

9-29 New York The School of Visual Arts presents the Sixth Annual New York Digital Salon, an international juried showcase of computer generated artwork. Opening reception November 9 from 6 to 8 pm. At the Visual Arts Museum, 209 East 23rd Street. Information (212) 592-2010; www.sva.edu/salon

December

9-19 New York 10th Annual 3Dimensional Illustrators Awards Show Exhibition. This international competition recognizes excellence in creation of 3D illustration in dimensional and digital advertising and publishing. Information: (215) 953-